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IDPs are among the most vulnerable people in the world, and the number of those fleeing violence and conflict in 2016 was estimated at 40.3 million. This is nearly double the number of refugees worldwide.

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The ambitious “Women, Peace, and Security Index” (WPS Index) makes up for the omission of gender inequality measures in conflict monitoring frameworks, state fragility analyses, political instability estimates, and various indicators from leading think tanks.

Lieutenant General (Retired) Carlos Alberto dos Santos Cruz describes his views on what has been said about his report on peacekeeping fatalities and injuries, and its relevance for present-day peacekeeping.

Prior to suggesting that “more force” is the most efficient solution to reducing UN fatalities in these operations, statistical findings certainly propose that other policy options also need to be taken into account.

Without a political change, the population will continue to suffer. However, it is hard to imagine that the current situation can continue over time without undermining the support base of Maduro’s regime.

The Cruz report must be understood and interpreted with the broader politics of peacekeeping in mind. Otherwise, well-intentioned efforts to enhance the security of peacekeepers could perversely end up further…

A failure to address poverty and inequality, and their roots in lack of education, may result in an increase in ideological and religious fundamentalism, putting the northern region and perhaps the entire nation in…

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